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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,542.46, 1,445,233.03 and 536,909.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,542.46, 1,445,233.03 and 536,909.87 is: 806,156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,542.46 : 1,445,233.03 = 536,909.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,542.46/1,445,233.03 = 536,909.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,542.46x = 1,445,233.03 × 536,909.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,542.46x = 775,959,880,527.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,959,880,527.81/962,542.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,156.52

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